Engineering Manager at Swagelok Northern California
Swagelok Northern California · Fremont, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Fremont
Implement company objectives to achieve Assembly Services business goals by leading, coaching, and developing the Engineering team. The Engineering Manager is responsible for enabling associates, materials, machines, information, and energy to produce quality products for customers. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring oversight of document control, design optimization, manufacturing engineering, and estimating, while ensuring organizational alignment with quality, safety, and compliance standards.
The Engineering Manager will provide technical guidance, process improvement leadership, and development of engineering capabilities while fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement. The Engineering Manager will mentor and develop engineers, equipping them with the skills and tools necessary to excel individually and as a team.
The Engineering Manager will provide technical guidance, process improvement leadership, and development of engineering capabilities while fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement. The Engineering Manager will mentor and develop engineers, equipping them with the skills and tools necessary to excel individually and as a team.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Department Responsibilities
- Define and maintain engineering and design standards, drawing conventions, and workmanship criteria for all assemblies, including DFM/DFA, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure timely and accurate document development, revision, and control, including ECNs, ECOs, ECRs, and Engineering Document Release.
- Oversee design improvements, BOM changes, and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
- Lead and document failure analysis and root cause investigations to drive continuous improvement in design quality.
- Develop and maintain a centralized Engineering Standards Manual defining materials, components, test methods, and design protocols specific to fluid systems solutions.
- Lead process improvement initiatives related to existing manufacturing processes, including Lean and Six Sigma efforts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement additional capabilities such as production fixtures, clean room welding, and test fixture improvements.
- Drive cost reduction efforts in collaboration with Estimating and Supply Chain teams.
- Ensure ISO compliance, including procedures, processes, policies, working instructions, and training documentation creation.
- Partner with Sales and Operations to improve and expand Assembly Services capabilities.
- Expand Assembly Solutions in the Semiconductor and General Industrial markets, working with Operations and Sales to design scalable solutions that align with customer needs.
- Provide project management oversight for the engineering group, ensuring timely execution of internal and customer-facing projects, including resource allocation, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation.
- Oversee formal design reviews, ensuring that application and field engineers adhere to quality standards, customer requirements, and Swagelok design principles.
- Ensure the Engineering team’s involvement with and execution of activities related to quoting, BOM creation and activities performed in B1 are compliant with the company’s procedures and data governance requirements.
- Collaborate with Sales on opportunities in the field with key customers, bringing engineering expertise to customer meetings, value assessments, and project scoping sessions.
- Educate yourself in a self-paced program to improve business acumen, management and leadership skills, knowledge of the Swagelok organization, and market opportunities.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Interview, hire, and train new staff in the department.
- Oversee the efficient and effective daily operations of the department.
- Lead, coach, and mentor engineers, fostering professional development, technical skill-building, and career growth.
- Administer associate operations to ensure basic workstation needs, payroll, vacation planning, training, safety, and operational process control.
- Conduct regular performance conversations with all associates that include a review of department goals, current metrics, and the associates’ customized training plan in relation to the requirements of the position description and department.
- Promote technical, interpersonal, and educational development of associates through formal training programs, on-the-job training, rotational assignments, and continuous learning opportunities wherever possible.
- Monitor and incentivize associate performance, providing ongoing verbal and written feedback.
- Provide evidence-based written communication of performance or behavior concerns as necessary to ensure fair and transparent supervision of staff.
- Maintain fair and consistent application of all company policies and procedures.
- Translate company goals, expectations, and communications so that associates clearly understand and feel motivated to align with them.
- Resolve conflicts and associate concerns through appropriate techniques and channels of communication.
- Directly oversee Application Engineers and Field Engineers, ensuring strong alignment between technical execution, customer support, and market growth strategies.
Leadership Norms of Behavior
Executives, managers, and supervisors are expected to participate in our leadership development program and model the following behaviors:
Executives, managers, and supervisors are expected to participate in our leadership development program and model the following behaviors:
- Hold Crucial Conversations – Engage in effective dialogue when there are opposing opinions, high stakes, and strong emotions.
- Apply Financial Fluency – Continuously seek out ways to increase the gross margin per invoice and reduce the cost to serve.
- Model Effective Interactions – Communicate effectively with both internal and external customers by being modifiable, inviting participation, and clearly stating intentions.
- Employ Essentialism – Prioritize tasks that support the achievement of our vision, mission, and strategic plan while living our core values.
- Communicate with Radical Candor – Challenge Directly while caring personally to promote effectiveness and associate growth and development.
- Embrace the Power of Vulnerability – Create a culture where honest sharing of weaknesses, feelings, and experiences is recognized as an opportunity for growth, improved relationships, and better outcomes.
- Align with Intrinsic Motivators – As much as possible, manage associates so that they have an appropriate amount of autonomy, can master a specific skill set, and are aligned with the broader purpose of the company.
- Servant Leadership – Be of service to associates by removing obstacles and providing support that enables their success and well-being.
Education, Experience, Skills & Competencies
Education & Work Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (required)
- Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement certification (preferred)
- Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA) or equivalent design quality certification (preferred)
- 10+ years of Engineering experience (required)
- 5+ years leading technical teams, with proven coaching and people development success (required)
- Product design & development experience (required)
- Experience collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure design-for-manufacture and compliance (required). Manufacturing operations and quality systems experience (required)
- Semiconductor equipment gas & liquid delivery system experience (preferred)
Skills & Competencies
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop technical talent
- High level of proficiency with CAD programs and analytical software
- Strong problem-solving and analytic ability
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities or new demands
- Skilled communicator with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Financially responsible decision-making aligned with company goals
Benefits
- 100% covered employee Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Up to 80% dependent coverage for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 401k Plan & Company Matching up to 4%
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Pay
- Generous PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Gym Membership Reimbursement up to $50/month
